The 17 Best Eyeshadows for Hazel Eyes, According to Makeup Artists and Editors

If you're looking for the perfect eyeshadow palette for hazel eyes, the marvelous Pat McGrath Labs Mothership V Eyeshadow Palette should top your list. This versatile option has everything you need with the shimmery shades adding flecks of gold to your already gold-flecked eyes and the matte shades offering a touch of depth. We promise that the second you try this richly pigmented formula, you'll know exactly why it's a winner. (P.S.—If you're looking for a smaller palette, the brand's Celestial Divinity Eyeshadow Palette is also fabulous. It even includes a denim blue shade to make the brown elements of your eyes pop.)

Pros: Highly pigmented; blendable; long-wearing; includes a mix of finishes; smooth application

Cons: More expensive than other options

"From my experience, the key to enhancing hazel eyes lies in choosing shades that complement and bring out their natural complexity," explains Puckey. While you really can't go wrong with any of the color options here, Puckey suggests you go for rich earthy tones, like in the colorway "Starlight Splendor," if you want to make your eyes' gold flecks pop. "The greens in Sea Grass can beautifully enhance the green tones in hazel eyes," he adds, noting that the purples in purple ocean twilight will also do the trick. And if you want something that highlights your eyes' warmth overall? Go for the coral reef palette, full of warm browns and taupes.

Pros: Expert-approved; many shade options; rich formula; infused with skincare ingredients

Cons: More expensive than other options; Compact case sold separately

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. This eight-pan palette is just $6, but the best part is that it comes recommended by makeup artist Emily Gray. "There are these beautiful blue-grey shadows that would be perfect for enhancing the brown tones in hazel eyes and also this red shadow perfect for enhancing the green," she says. "All of these shadows are matte, long-lasting, and easily blended." A pro-approved eyeshadow palette for less than your Starbucks order is a total win if you ask me.

Pros: Expert-approved; under $10; long-wearing; blendable; highly pigmented; vegan

Cons: Only available online

When I can't be bothered to layer multiple shades but still want to play with eyeshadow, I turn to eyeshadow sticks—and Charlotte Tilbury's are some of my favorites. They are so easy to use and can be used for multiple looks—just switch up the angle and pressure you apply. The shade golden quartz was specially made for hazel eyes to use for daytime looks. Just swipe this bronze stick across the lashline to make your hazel eyes sparkle. 

Pros: Editor-approved; highly pigmented; long-wearing; waterproof; blendable

Cons: Over $25; product may smear on oily eyelids

If your hazel peepers lean more on the side of brown than green, blue eyeshadow is going to be incredibly flattering on you. This mini palette from Revlon has all of the colors you need to make the brown in your eyes pop like crazy. Coming in at under $7 with over 10,000 five-star reviews, this is a great pick for those on a budget. Reviewers say these shades are smooth and saturated, plus they last well over eight hours. What's not to love? 

Pros: Under $10; highly pigmented; long-wearing; applies smoothly; travel-friendly

Cons: Some shades have fallout

"On days when I’m not in the mood to put on a ton of eyeshadow, I reach for this Glossier Lidstar in Fawn," says Marie Claire's Fashion E-Commerce Editor and resident hazel-eyed employee Julia Marzovilla. "It’s great because the color is so sheer but it leaves behind just a hint of the mauve tone. I use it also as a base underneath other glittery eyeshadows, or on its own for a laidback sparkly look."

Pros: Editor-approved; buildable; long-wearing; applies smoothly

Cons: You may need several layers for opaque color

Ilia's cream-to-powder eyeshadow tints are so good, and this sage green shade—which features soft gold pearlescent elements—is especially lovely for hazel eyes. Named one of Marie Claire's best liquid eyeshadows (we love this one for layering!), it dries down to a crease-resistant finish and is oh so easy to apply. Simply sweep on, blend, and off you go.

Pros: Easy to use; doesn't crease; oil-free; approved by both editors and makeup artists

Cons: Some customers report it dries too quickly; fades throughout the day

Rihanna has some of the most famous hazel eyes out there, so it's no surprise that her beauty brand is full of products suited for the shade(s). Celebrity makeup artist Renée Loiz is a fan of the flypencil longwear pencil eyeliner in the aptly named purple stuff (paired with Charlotte Tilbury's eyes to mesmerize in pillow talk!) for her clients with hazel eyes that lean more golden. "For golden hazel eyes, I choose shadows with purples and pinks, as purple complements yellow," she notes.

Pros: Expert-approved; creamy formula; long-lasting; triangular shape makes it easy to apply

Cons: None

"For brown hazel eyes, I prefer using bronze shades to enhance the lighter brown tones," explains Loiz. She specifically recommends this (very affordable!) palette from Juvia's Place, which features six rich shades of tan, auburn, and rich dark chocolate.

Pros: Super affordable; great pigment; features all the bronze-y/brown shades you could want

Cons: Some find the shades too dark

As Gray explained, red is the color to reach for if you want to bring out the green in your hazel eyes. The hue might be on the bolder side for some, so we suggest going for a one-dimensional swipe of color to test the waters. At $9, this is a great shadow to see how you feel about the shade. These cream-to-powder shadows feel silky smooth and boast waterproof, crease-proof, and (intense) long-wearing powers. 

Pros: Highly pigmented; long-wearing; waterproof; non-creasing; applies smoothly

Cons: Only available in shimmery and metallic finishes

Marzovilla used to steal this from her mom’s makeup bag when she was a teenager, and is now happy to report it lives in her own collection. "The payoff is intense but is also equally creamy, and the pencil applicator makes it a dream to keep in my bag to amp up my daytime makeup before drinks," she says. "I often treat it as a liner when I want a rougher, blended-out look that’s not so precise."

Pros: Editor-approved; long-wearing; highly pigmented; applies smoothly; product offered in over 20 shades and three finishes

Cons: Expensive; reviewers note some colors don't match the website's description

All that glitters... looks positively gorgeous on hazel eyes. While Danessa Myricks has plenty of fitting eyeshadow products in her lineup (Loiz loves her Blooming Romance palette for hazel eyes that lean green), this is the product to reach for if you're looking for a little extra fun. The self-setting, water-based gel formula features suspended multicolored, multi-chrome flakes that stick to your eyes without the help of a mixing medium or adhesive. The blood-orange hot lava shade is particularly stunning and can be used on top of your other eyeshadow to add some extra pizzazz.

Pros: Innovative formula; smooth application; transfer-proof; dries down quickly

Cons: Some customers report flaking

Another palette Gray recommends for hazel eyes is Lisa Eldridge’s “myth” eyeshadow palette. "I love the size of this palette, it's smaller, so it is great for travel and touch ups," she says. "The colors are all purples and the textures are fantastic." While there are colors you can use for daytime looks, Gray finds it especially great for nighttime and we're inclined to agree. Use the metallic gray across the lid, the mauve as a transition shade, and the deep purple along the lashline for a killer smokey eye. 

Pros: Expert-approved; highly pigmented; long-wearing; travel-friendly; applies smoothly.

Cons: More expensive than other options; only available online

Words can not do justice to the love I have for these eyeshadows. On one side, you have an ultra-creamy shadow stick that feels like butter against the lid. I tend to have oily eyelids and these sticks last all day and night without creasing—a major win in my book. But the real fun with these sticks comes on the other side, a liquid topper that adds extra sparkle to your look. It's the perfect formula for getting that "wet" look without ending up as a sticky mess. This pretty pink shade will look so good with shades of green eyes. 

Pros: Editor-approved; 2-in-1 formula; applies smoothly; highly pigmented; long-wearing

Cons: Only available with a shimmery finish

If your eyes are green hazel, Loiz says you should reach for bronze shades with a red undertone. This single NARS shadow, a bright metallic rust, just might be the only color you ever need. A longtime favorite, these shadows go on smoothly and don't crease. What else could you wish for?

Pros: Beloved formula; strong pigment

Cons: If you want a less monochrome look, you'll have to buy more

If Marzovilla is traveling, she's bringing this palette with her. "The tones are all quite warm and rosy, so they make my green-hazel eyes pop without looking too pink. The matte purple-brown shade called 'Chai Times' is a specific favorite for blending out my liner, and the darkest shade, a warm brown-black called 'black sand' is a touch softer than the other black shades in my collection," she explains "'surfboard; is also great as topper across the center of my lid or in the inner corner."

Pros: Editor-approved; includes a mix of shimmery, metallic, and matte shades; highly pigmented; long-wearing; blendable; infused with skincare ingredients

Cons: More expensive than other options 

"I love this eyeshadow because it is, as the name might suggest, SO pretty on my eyes," notes Marzovilla. "Taupe-y shades like this are a softer way to to get that purple-y tone without going full plum, and the formula is so creamy and pigmented I thought it was a cream-powder hybrid when I first tried it on. I wear it whenever I want something that’s fun and easy but looks like I spent a lot of time blending."

Pros: Editor-approved; highly pigmented; applies smoothly; blendable; clean

Cons: More expensive than other options